Sept 27, 1862 [Saturday]. Washington
Isaac M. Fisher, Esteemed friend:
Your letter came duly to hand, and I have been making inquiry all around Washington for your Son Wm., with the assistance of Mr. Wm. H. Jones and others of the committee. But as to the present, have not been able to hear from him. I hope he is well and has written to you before this.
There are now 70 sick men of the Delaware Regiments about 2 or 3 miles from this city. Destitute in a great measure; the committee has just learned this, and have gone out this afternoon to see to them.
The good people of Wilmington sent on a box of refreshments for them; and none of us knew of their whereabouts. Mrs. Halloway, wife of the Commissioner of Patents, got the box and distributed the contents amongst the sick and wounded Indiana soldiers of her state.
This I regret very much as our men now want just such articles.
I am informed that Mr. [] from Wilmington has been amongst them. He has just telegraphed to Wilmington to have ready by next Tuesday, 70 pairs of pants, and 70 pairs of drawers, shirts, and socks for their immediate use.
The committee will report this evening, when I shall know more of their condition.
James H. Bell is a prisoner in Richmond with about 150 others. He went down to Bull Run to assist the wounded and help to bury the dead.
If you hear from William; let me hear from you. And as soon as I hear from him, I will inform you,
Your friend, G Luff
Garret Luff to Isaac Fisher
Garret Luff to Isaac Fisher
